Czechia Dependency Ratio
Age dependency ratio (% of working-age population) SP.POP.DPND
Czechia's dependency ratio was 56.78 in 2025, ranked 95th globally. This represents a 0.1% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2025.
Overview
Czechia's dependency ratio stood at 56.78 in 2025, a decline of +0.06 from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 56.78 by 2025. Czechia ranked 95th globally.
The dependency ratio in Czechia has experienced a significant fluctuation over the past six decades, reflecting shifts in the country's demographic landscape. At its all-time peak in 1979, the ratio reached 58.53, indicating a high proportion of dependents, primarily due to a relatively low fertility rate and a rapidly aging population. Conversely, the ratio hit its lowest point in 2006 at 40.25, likely due to a period of population growth and a more favorable age structure. In recent years, Czechia's dependency ratio has trended upwards, settling at 56.78 in 2025, ranking 95th globally. Among its peers, Turkmenistan's ratio of 57.20 is the closest, while Montenegro's ratio of 56.77 is almost identical to Czechia's. The increasing trend suggests that Czechia's aging population and low fertility rate may continue to exert pressure on its social security systems, potentially necessitating policy adjustments to address the changing demographic profile.
Data & projection
| Year | Dependency Ratio | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | 56.54 | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 56.66 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 56.78 | - | - |
| 2025 | 56.78 | −0.06 | #95 |
| 2024 | 56.84 | +0.06 | #122 |
| 2023 | 56.79 | −0.61 | #121 |
| 2022 | 57.40 | −0.35 | #131 |
| 2021 | 57.74 | +0.77 | #134 |
| 2020 | 56.98 | +1.07 | #128 |
| 2019 | 55.91 | +1.33 | #118 |
| 2018 | 54.58 | +1.44 | #113 |
| 2017 | 53.14 | +1.53 | #102 |
| 2016 | 51.61 | +1.52 | #94 |
| 2015 | 50.08 | +1.49 | #82 |
| 2014 | 48.59 | +1.52 | #74 |
| 2013 | 47.08 | +1.60 | #61 |
| 2012 | 45.47 | +1.61 | #54 |
| 2011 | 43.87 | +1.29 | #41 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Czechia matched the Fiscal Dominance Trap pattern in 2023. Historically, 72% of countries showing this pattern (278 out of 386) saw dependency ratio improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Czechia's dependency ratio was 56.78 in 2025. Ranked 95th globally. This represents a 0.1% decrease from the previous year.
Czechia's dependency ratio peaked at 58.53 in 1979.
The lowest dependency ratio in Czechia was 40.25 in 2006.
Czechia ranks 95th globally in dependency ratio as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SP.POP.DPND. Data sourced from World Bank.
Czechia's dependency ratio is projected to reach 56.78 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The dependency ratio of Czechia in 2025 was 56.78. This ranks 95th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_czechia_dependency-ratio,
title = {Czechia Dependency Ratio},
url = {https://historysaid.com/czechia/dependency-ratio/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}